9 February 2021 – The UN Special Envoy for Syria said there had to be “constructive international diplomacy” if the peace process is to move forward in any way, appearing before the Security Council …
Intel: US unsatisfied with Turkey’s response to Syria rights abuses
The US government continues to raise reports of human rights abuses in Syria with Turkey, according to a new watchdog report. The US government has continued to press Turkey over alleged human rights …
Islamic State kills two dozen pro-regime fighters in Syria
A firefight in the Deir ez-Zor desert is the latest sign of the Islamic State terror network’s lingering presence.
Khaled al-Asaad: Body of archaeologist who defied Isis at classical ruins of Palmyra in Syria is found in desert
The body of the leading archaeologist at the classical ruins of Palmyra, who was beheaded by Islamic State in 2015, is believed to have been found.Khaled al-Asaad, 83, was killed after refusing to …
Turkey signals compromise with US over Russian S-400 missiles
Purchase of air defence system has put extra strain on US-Turkey ties, which have also been complicated by Syria’s war.
Syria: Arab League Resumes Activities In Damascus, Mauritanian Ambassador Begins Duties
The Arab League resumed some of its activities in Damascus for the first time since Nov. 2011, when Arab foreign ministers decided to suspend Syria’s membership in the Arab organization. On Sunday, th …
Syrian ‘Military Evaders’ Face Unlawful Seizure of Property, Assets
Al-Bitar’s statement brought to light a little-known amendment that alters article 97 of Syria’s Military Conscription Law to allow for the immediate seizure of assets for men who did not serve in the …
Thousands of children are stranded at a camp in northern Syria. Who will repatriate them?
In al-Hol camp alone, there are currently 27,000 children living in dire conditions. They ended up in this camp after ISIS was territorially defeated.
US-Backed Forces Stepping Up Campaign Against IS in Eastern Syria
U.S.-backed forces have intensified their campaign against the remnants of the Islamic State (IS) terror group in eastern Syria. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a military alliance that has been a …
‘Wise diplomacy’: How will Biden tackle US foreign policy towards Syria?
Turning back the clock to past US policy in Syria – widely seen as a series of failed strategies – will not be an option for Biden team …